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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Mobile Devices & Wearables

Nothing has launched its new Phone (4b), touting it as the company's longest-lasting battery to date long-lasting battery. While the hardware may not dramatically distinguish itself in the competitive midrange market, the device promises flagship software and extended support flagship software promises. Accompanying the phone are the Nothing Ear (3a) earbuds, priced under $100 and featuring active noise cancellation ANC earbuds. These new earbuds offer a unique call recording capability, saving audio directly to the device record calls. The company livestreamed the announcement event announcement livestream, with the Ear (3a) previously leaking the day before earbuds leak. Elsewhere, leaks suggest Xiaomi is preparing a significant push with its upcoming 18 Pro Max, with battery specifications now surfacing for the device battery specifications surface. The global Redmi Note 17 series is also nearing its release, with its Poco-branded twin receiving certification Redmi Note 17 certification, and detailed leaks of the vanilla, Pro, and Pro Max models have emerged Redmi Note 17 series.

Samsung continues its strong financial performance, announcing another record-breaking earnings guidance for the second quarter record-breaking earnings guidance. The company's upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra is set to feature AI tools designed to simplify everyday tasks, from message composition to note organization AI tools streamline tasks. In the foldable market, Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra on July 22, with rumors indicating a significant display upgrade and potential elimination of the display crease crease-free display upgrade. Pricing for these models in South Korea has also been leaked foldable pricing. Meanwhile, leaks suggest the Galaxy S27 Pro will utilize a Snapdragon chip in select regions, with an Exynos 2700 processor for other markets Snapdragon or Exynos. Samsung's wearable lineup is also seeing updates, with the names of the Galaxy Watch9, Galaxy Watch Ultra2, and Galaxy Able confirmed, and a revamped Wearables app has also been leaked wearable names confirmed. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic remains on sale at a discounted price following Prime Day Galaxy Watch 8 Classic sale